A strike involving 46 train drivers began after negotiations between the Norwegian Train Drivers’ Association and Vy, Norway’s main railway operator, broke down as early as Friday morning before September 22, 2026. The industrial action has caused major rail disruptions across Norway, with cancellations extending through the weekend and into the following week.
Scale of Train Cancellations
Vy canceled a total of 291 trains over Sunday and Monday owing to the strike, with 163 trains not running on Sunday and 128 on Monday. The rail operator has indicated that cancellations and disruptions are expected to continue at least until Tuesday, September 22, 2026. To
prevent passengers from purchasing tickets for canceled services, Vy updated its online ticket search system to remove these trains from listings.
Passenger Impact and Travel Instructions
The strike has stranded numerous passengers across Norway, forcing many to remain at stations due to halted services. Vy advises all travelers to check the most recent route information via its website or app before departing to avoid being affected by canceled trains. This real-time status update is critical given the ongoing disruption and continued cancellation of services.
Related Rail Strike Context and Travel Insurance Advice
This Norwegian strike follows a planned large-scale railway strike in Italy scheduled for September 7–8, 2026. Travelers planning trips abroad amid
these strikes are recommended to obtain travel insurance to cover unexpected expenses resulting from such disruptions.
